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title: Free File Transfer Service Alternatives
description: There are many services out there to <a class="text-primary underline" href="https://transfer.zip">send large files securely</a> to anyone. We found the <b>best alternatives for popular services</b> and platforms like <b>WeTransfer</b> and <b>Smash</b> that are not too expensive.
imgSrc: /img/content/cloud.png
imgAlt: A cloud with a lock on it
---

import Link from 'next/link'

## Alternatives to your favorite file transfer service

Check out our in-depth guides on the best free and secure file transfer services you can use instead.

export function HowToList() {
  const howTos = [
    {
      href: '/alternative/wetransfer',
      img: '/img/content/folder.png',
      alt: 'A folder with a lock on it',
      title: 'Top 8 WeTransfer Alternatives',
      desc: (
        <>
          Discover secure and fast file transfer services like <b>Transfer.zip</b>, <b>Smash</b>, <b>SwissTransfer</b>, and more. See limits, storage, retention and unique features for each alternative.
        </>
      )
    },
    {
      href: '/alternative/smash',
      img: '/img/content/folder.png',
      alt: 'A folder with a lock representing data security',
      title: 'Top 5 Smash Alternatives',
      desc: (
        <>
          Find the best Smash alternatives: faster sending, bigger limits, longer retention. Compare <b>Transfer.zip</b>, <b>WeTransfer</b>, <b>SwissTransfer</b>, and others for easy, secure file sharing.
        </>
      )
    }
  ]

  return (
    <div className="space-y-8">
      {howTos.map(item => (
        <div key={item.href} className="relative flex items-center gap-4 p-6 rounded-xl border border-gray-300 bg-white/70 shadow hover:bg-white/90 transition min-h-[112px] overflow-hidden">
          <img
            src={item.img}
            alt={item.alt}
            className="absolute right-4 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 w-28 h-28 object-contain opacity-20 pointer-events-none select-none"
            aria-hidden="true"
          />
          <div className="relative flex-1 z-10">
            <Link href={item.href} className="text-lg font-semibold text-primary underline hover:opacity-80">
              {item.title}
            </Link>
            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-1">
              {item.desc}
            </p>
          </div>
        </div>
      ))}
    </div>
  )
}

<HowToList />